Making a Wind Vane Children study air movements by making a wind vane.		History of Chopsticks In much of Asia, especially the so-called "rice bowl" cultures of China, Japan, Korea, and...
Convection Connection Two investigations that will help children better understand air and water movements, or...		Backyard Astronomy Parents and children can learn about the sky from their own backyard.
Soil Searching Students collect and handle samples of clay, silt, and sand soil.		Storytelling and Astronomy Using storytelling as a tool for learning astronomy.
Animal Apartments Children learn what animals and insects make homes in each soil habitat. Also print a copy of...		Radio Astronomers for a Day Students take an overnight visit to the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) and perform...
Soil Scientists Children learn how people in the community work to conserve natural resources.		Understanding Chlorophyll Children learn about chlorophyll and its importance in plants in this science activity.
Erosion at Work This student worksheet tests your students on their knowledge of soil erosion.		Looking for Signs of Photosynthesis Children will learn and experiment with photosynthesis in this science activity.
Second-Grade Soil Scientists A soil scientist visits a classroom with an aquarium complete with soil layers, life-like...		Experiment in Chromatography Children experiment with chromatography, using leaves to examine chlorophyll and color...
Box Up Your Habitat The Envirobox Project involves six classes from around the U.S. sending each other a shoebox...		Starting a Leaf Exchange Program The leaf exchange program will help students learn about leaves in different areas while making...
Investigating Soils and Earth Systems Because soil sustains life, it offers an excellent context for exploring the interrelationships...		Garrett A. Morgan Invents Traffic Light Learn about the inventor of the stop light.
Hands-In Science Studying soil through a series of integrated activities is a great way to develop your own...		The Modern Street-Cleaner Puzzle Use this challenging puzzle with The Modern Street-Cleaner...